The GAL-a-Con women's conference and retreat is Sept. 20-22 at the Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. Sixth St. Tickets ($200 per person) include Coffee Conversations in the morning, hands-on experience sessions, an tickets to the GALa Saturday evening with a pre GAL-a gathering with hair and makeup stations, vinyl nail bar and DIY beauty zones. The […]

Celebrate the autumnal equinox with a morning of yoga and sound healing at Columbia Tech Center Park Amphitheater from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Sept. 22 led by yoga instructor Adam Latham and certified sound healer Paul Summers, Jr. There's a suggested donation of $20 to participate.

Skyview High School's 2025 Senior Class Golf Tournament and Barbecue is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 22 to raise funds for a graduation party. The tournament will feature two "shot gun" starts at 9 a.m. and noon at Pine Crest Golf Course, 2415 N.W. 143rd St., Vancouver. The cost to participate is $50. Lunch […]

Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This type of meditation encourages self-observation by focusing on the inner self in a non-judgmental way. There's a $1 to $10 suggested donation to participate but no one will be turned away.

Realms Unknown Fantasy Festival is Sept. 20-22. at the Lewis River Golf Course, 3200 Old Lewis River Road, Woodland. This all-ages, all-genre fantasy festival includes camping, cosplay, historical re-enactment and adventure quests. Realms Unknown highlights four mythic portals that transport patrons to the Realm of the Faeries, Realm of the Goblins, Realm of Ages Past […]

The Covington House will host Game Day from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 22 featuring board games, puzzles and more. Bring your own tabletop game or choose one of the provided games. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Learn more about the historic Covington House, 4201 Main St., Vancouver, at covingtonhistorichouse.com.

Sip, sample and savor hundreds of wines, beers and spirits at ilani Wine and Food Festival. Celebrity chefs will perform live cooking demonstrations and taste signature dishes from local restaurants. Tickets can be purchased for the whole weekend or for just one event. The Celebrity Chef Dine-around is 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in […]

Love Street Playhouse presents "The Spitfire Grill," playing at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, from Sept. 6 to 29. Single tickets to this musical based on the 1996 film by Lee David Zlotoff are $35 at www.lovestreetplayhouse.com or 800-966-8865. The plot centers on Percy Talbott, a young woman recently released from prison who seeks a fresh start in […]

LiveWell Camas will host an equinox yin yoga and poetry-writing workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at 417 N.E. Birch St., Camas. A yoga instructor will lead attendees through an hour of slow-paced, meditative yin yoga, followed by a poetry-writing workshop with guided instruction on turning thoughts into words. Attendees should bring warm […]

Single Seniors will attend Happy Hour at Applebee's, 12717 S.E. 2nd Cir, starting at 3 p.m. Sept. 22. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Acoustic vocal trio Three Together will give a benefit concert from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W. 39th St., Vancouver. They'll perform Baby Boomer-era folk, pop and soft rock tunes. Donations will be used by the church to buy a new sign on 39th Street.

The Lutheran Choral Association celebrates its 80th year with a concert from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Vancouver. The choir has members from many churches and several denominations and has sung continuously since 1938. The repertoire is broad, with music from traditional choral music to Gospel songs, featuring a […]

PnoKyo Theater presents an enhanced staged reading of "The Cripple of Inishmaan," the Tony-nominated play by Irish writer Martin McDonagh, best known in this country for his screenplays, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" and "Banshees of Inishirin." The play, set in 1935 on the tiny island of Inishmaan, least populated of the Aran Islands off […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Washougal area will have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Washougal Citizen Center, located at 1681 C St., from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness is an evidence-based […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Camas area will have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Lacamas Lake Lodge, located at 227 N.E. Lake Road in Camas, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness is […]

LiveWell Camas offers a Preschool Yoga and Story Time at Little Warriors Yoga School, 417 N.E. Birch St., Camas, designed for children from walking to age 4. The class combines creativity, learning and engagement as little ones explore yoga through stories and  activities. The cost is $10 to $25 on a sliding scale. Registration is […]

Preschoolers and their adults can create a city together for paper cars from 11 to noon Sept. 23 at the Camas Public Library. No registration is required but for more information, visit CamasPL.org/cityscape.

Open Topics is a weekly online meet-up where members can share experiences, interests, ideas, knowledge and expertise. Anyone can join. Meeting formats vary from week to week. Possible formats include a prepared presentation followed by a question-and-answer session; an interview with an experienced individual in a specific field; a roundtable discussion with three or four […]

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at 1 p.m. For more information, call 360-892-8944

Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 28 (except July 8 and Sept. 2). Ren Locus offers this service to qualified people in Southwest Washington through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Qualified individuals make […]

The Camas Public Library hosts the Close Knit knitting group on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Create and converse with new crafty friends while knitting, crocheting or working on other fiber arts projects. Attendees are asked to please bring their own supplies. This program is only for adults. Registration is not required. For more information, visit CamasPL.org/closeknit.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1129 meets every Tuesday at 782 Park St. in Woodland. Weigh-in is from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact 360-606-6434.

The Tri-Mountain Ladies' Golf Club plays two days a week from April through October at the Tri-Mountain Golf Course in Ridgefield. Games are 9 or 18 holes at 9 a.m. Tuesdays or at 2:30 or 4:45 p.m. Thursdays. (Thursday afternoon tee times are adjusted according to daylight hours.) The club also hosts weekend tournaments and […]

Little Dragons will begin at Camas Public Library on Sept. 3. Little Dragons is a school-year reading program for infants and preschoolers (birth-4 years old). By reading with your little dragon, you are teaching them about the sounds and letters that make up our language. You are also creating positive interactions with books, which is […]

HOPE Dementia Support presents "Meet Me at the Wildlife Refuge" from 1 to 3 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Participants will enjoy naturalist-led activities to explore nature and see local wildlife. Participants should bring cameras or binoculars for bird-watching. Admission is free but register at eventbrite.com/e/meet-me-at-the-wildlife-refuge-tickets-901756266267.

Single Seniors will meet for lunch at McGrath's Fish House, 12501 S.E. 2nd Cir., starting at 2 p.m. Sept. 24. For more information call 360-892-8944.

White Oak Books, 1700 Main St., Suite D, Vancouver, will offer a "Shut Up and Write" writers' group in partnership with the local Shut Up and Write chapter. The group, 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, is designed to help writers of all kinds—students, professionals, academics and hobbyists—come together and focus on writing anything from novels […]

The first autumn 2024 meeting of the Vancouver Wildlife League will be held at American Legion Post 14, located at 4607 N.E. Saint James Rd., starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 24. The meeting is open to public and will include a presentation on the recent Youth Pheasant Hunt as well as a discussion of projects […]

Calling all culinary enthusiasts! Do you like exploring and trying new recipes? Then this is the group for you! Come to the Camas Public Library for "Cook the Book," 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month Every month we will focus on a different type of recipe (e.g. appetizers, soups, cookies, […]

The next meeting of the Clark County Genealogical Society is 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at 3205 N.E. 52nd St., Vancouver. There will be a volunteer appreciation ceremony at 7 p.m. followed at 7:15 p.m. by Sharon Barnes's presentation about the Hatfield-McCoy feud. Barnes will share background on both families and their immigration to […]

TOPS WA #1056 is a weight loss support group. Meetings are every Wednesday at the Church of the Nazarene, 16807 NE Fourth Plain Rd., from 8:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The program is design to help with weight loss and support attendees on their individual weight loss journeys.

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Washougal area will have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Washougal Citizen Center, located at 1681 C St., from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness is an evidence-based […]

The Networking Group meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday mornings at the U.S. Bank on 7003 N.E. 40th St., Vancouver. The group's purpose is to cultivate meaningful connections, nurture personal and professional growth and prioritize mental health. The group offers support with business presentations, business development, referrals and volunteer opportunities.

New Beginnings is a monthly grief support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to dementia. Meetings will be held on every fourth Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Bridgeview Resource Center 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver WA 98661 Please call HOPE Dementia Support 360-513-5754 to register.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Women's Support Group online via Zoom from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

Presented by the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington, Friends of Dementia Memory Café is graciously hosted by Latte Da Coffeehouse and Wine Bar on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon. The café is to provide a safe space for those living with dementia and their care […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]

Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 20. The home’s Queen Anne architecture serves as a striking example of late 19th-century American architecture, with ornate features including stained glass, decorative woodwork and a turret. The museum-like setting features […]

Take a free tour of Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 21. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged. Tour availability is subject to volunteer availability. Tours involve climbing stairs, though there is an elevator for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Camas area will have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Lacamas Lake Lodge, located at 227 N.E. Lake Road in Camas, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness is […]

The Fort Vancouver Kiwanis meet every Wednesday at Cascadia Brothers Evergreen Pub from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at 1 p.m. For more information, call 360-892-8944

The Camas Public Library hosts Kids' Kitchen, a monthly virtual cooking class just for kids in first to fifth grades. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month. A new recipe will be introduced each month. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/kidskitchen.

The Camas Farmers Market is 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays through Oct. 2 in front of the Camas Public Library at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave. Find seasonal produce from 50 local growers, food vendors and artisans, plus live music and kids' activities. Find a list of vendors at camasfarmersmarket.org.

Beaches Summertime Cruisin’, Wednesdays through Sept. 25 (except Aug. 21) at Portland International Raceway, raises money for nonprofit organizations. Vehicle registration opens at 3 p.m. ($5 per person and $5 per bike) and spectators ($10 per person, 12 and under free) arrive at 4 p.m. The show, which continues until dusk, features 1,000 hot rods, […]

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Men's Support Group online via Zoom from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

The Sons and Daughters of Italy hosts weekly bocce ball meets every Wednesday (weather permitting) at Vancouver Elks Lodge, located at 11605 S.E. McGillvray Blvd., starting at 5:30 p.m. Event is free and open to all ages and skill levels. For more information, call 360-521-5584.

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "Trusts and Their Power Made Plain" starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 25. This event will be presented virtually by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast dates and details call, 360-696-2069. All virtual […]

The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts Poetry Street PNW Open Mic from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Attendees are invited to read their own original poetry out loud, or share poems by a favorite poet -- or just come to listen. All ages are welcome. […]

Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for an on-the-road garden tour to Hood River, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 26. The first stop is OSU Extension Hood River County, where the Master Gardener Coordinator will discuss microclimates. The location provides a view of several areas around Hood River showing the impact […]

All who are interested in the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program may participate in this virtual public meeting of the Community Benefits Advisory Group held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 26. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. […]

The East Vancouver Farmer's Market is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 26 at Columbia Tech Center park, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Learn more and see a vendor map at vancouverfarmersmarket.com/markets.

Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 20. The home’s Queen Anne architecture serves as a striking example of late 19th-century American architecture, with ornate features including stained glass, decorative woodwork and a turret. The museum-like setting features […]

Take a free tour of Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 21. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged. Tour availability is subject to volunteer availability. Tours involve climbing stairs, though there is an elevator for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

The Salmon Creek Farmers Market is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 3 at the entrance to Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, 2211 N.E. 139th St., Salmon Creek, with a Harvest Halloween Market on Oct. 31. The market features fresh, local produce, prepared food, flowers and artisan products. Most farms represented at the […]

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 954 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.

Single Seniors will meet for a game day playing bunco at Firstenburg Community Center, located at 700 N.E.  136th Ave., from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Attendees must pay $2 at the front desk before going down to the end of the hallway to the meeting room to play. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Single Seniors will meet at Golden Corral buffet, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. starting at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 26. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Family Support Group at Bridgebiew Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. every fourth Thursday of the month. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

The Camas Public Library will host a DIY pinecone fairy workshop from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Attendees will decorate and craft some pinecone fairies! All supplies will be provided; this event is for school-aged children and their adults/guardians. Registration required at CamasPL.org/fairies.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Connection Support Group online via Zoom from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Thursday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

The September meeting of Soul Amplified's Femme Support Group will be held at Kindred Homestead Supply from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26. The September support theme is "Leveraging your Post-Period Mood Bump to Benefit YOU." An empowering workshop that transcends the traditional class setup—it's a movement dedicated to embracing and celebrating the body's natural […]

The Camas Public Library's Silent Book Club is for people who like to read quietly. The club has no assigned reading -- it's just an hour of silent reading followed by optional socializing. Attendees can bring their own books or borrow a library book. Light beverages and snacks will be provided or guests can bring […]

Pomeroy Farm, located at 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road in Yacolt, will host a Fall Farm Flora Workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Event is a 2 hour exploration and foray into local flora here at the historic Pomeroy Farm with Jennifer Becker, local naturalist and teacher. Bring along a notebook and pen […]

The School of Engineering and Computer Science at WSU Vancouver is hosting a free seminar, Women in Tech, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in Firstenburg Student Commons. Register from the events calendar at vancouver.wsu.edu/events. Women considering a STEM career are invited to hear from women engineers and programmers currently working at local companies, including […]

Washington State University Vancouver will host four A – Z of Paying for College Workshops this fall. The workshop is a public service for all prospective and current college students, regardless of the college you choose to attend. Prospective students and guardians will learn how to make the cost of attending college manageable with grants, […]

Celebrate the season with a pumpkin-making workshop at Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Students will create their own ceramic pumpkins using the pinch pot method. No experience is necessary. Family-friendly workshops are for adults and children over age five (with parent help). Workshops are $55 per person, including an hour and a […]

Love Street Playhouse presents "The Spitfire Grill," playing at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, from Sept. 6 to 29. Single tickets to this musical based on the 1996 film by Lee David Zlotoff are $35 at www.lovestreetplayhouse.com or 800-966-8865. The plot centers on Percy Talbott, a young woman recently released from prison who seeks a fresh start in […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Washougal area will have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Washougal Citizen Center, located at 1681 C St., from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness is an evidence-based […]

Attend a hands-on workshop with instruction on basic propagation techniques from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Sept 27 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell. Participants will take home two plants they propagate during the workshop. Participants may also bring plants to propagate. Class is in a greenhouse and requires standing. Bring water and […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]

Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 20. The home’s Queen Anne architecture serves as a striking example of late 19th-century American architecture, with ornate features including stained glass, decorative woodwork and a turret. The museum-like setting features […]

Take a free tour of Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 21. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged. Tour availability is subject to volunteer availability. Tours involve climbing stairs, though there is an elevator for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Camas area will have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Lacamas Lake Lodge, located at 227 N.E. Lake Road in Camas, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness is […]

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Creative Writing for Wellness group virtually via Zoom from noon to 1:30 p.m. every Friday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host an Art Group at the NAMI office, 2500 Main Street Suite 120, from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

Single Seniors' Friday food and card social meetings are held from 1 to 4 p.m. every week in September. For more information, call 360-892-8944

Attend the Camas-Washougal Harvest Fest, a family-friendly autumn festival with activities, live music, food vendors and an adult beverage garden. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Sept. 27 and noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 28 at Marina Park, 24 S. A St., Washougal. Hear music by The Eagles' tribute band Eagle Eyes, Camas-based Cadillacs for […]

Enjoy food, drinks, river views and live music from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday at the AC Lounge, located in the AC Hotel by Marriott at 333 W. Columbia Way on the Vancouver waterfront. The duo River Twain plays "Dustbowl Soul," American roots and folk music with a 1960s twist.

The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Southwest Washington State Branch invites the public to Friday Frolic Scottish Dance Parties from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27 […]

Love Street Playhouse presents "The Spitfire Grill," playing at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, from Sept. 6 to 29. Single tickets to this musical based on the 1996 film by Lee David Zlotoff are $35 at www.lovestreetplayhouse.com or 800-966-8865. The plot centers on Percy Talbott, a young woman recently released from prison who seeks a fresh start in […]

The Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Murdered to Death," a spoof of the best of Agatha Christie traditions, running Sept. 27-Oct. 13. This play, set in an English manor in the 1930s, follows a host of quirky characters entangled in a whirlwind of misunderstandings and misadventures. Tickets are $25 if purchased at www.magentatheater.com or […]

The Ridgefield Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through the end of September in Davis Park, 337-411 N. Third Ave., Ridgefield. Vendors sell local produce, plant starts, baked goods, flowers, soaps, jewelry, home décor items and clothing. The market also has a co-op table available where farmers sell locally-grown fruits and […]

Volunteers are needed to help pick up litter and pull ivy along the Lacamas Lake shore from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 28. Volunteers should meet at Heritage Park, 303 N.W. Lake Road, Camas. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring snacks and water.

"Playing with Light" at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) runs through Jan. 6. Full-body interactive exhibits encourage visitors to engage in light-, laser- and lens-based experiences, including freezing their shadows, mixing colored lights and making a laser beam bounce down a stream of water. Visitors can tinker with technology-focused exhibit elements involving […]

The Great Train Swap Meet, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 28, features trains and material in all scales as well as collectibles and memorabilia. Admission is $10 at 9 a.m., $5 starting at 9:30 a.m. and $3 for students. Children under 6 are free with a paid adult. Parking is free; use the North […]

Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road. The program is a 12-step literature study. Held in Room 7. Use Preschool entrance. For more information, call (360) 213-8902.

The Portland Art Museum presents "Eyes of the Storm: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64, on exhibit from Sept. 14 to Jan. 19 at 1219 S.W. Park Ave. Portland. Comprised of recently rediscovered photographs from Paul McCartney’s personal archive, more than 250 pictures document The Beatles’ meteoric rise from British sensation to international stardom. At a time […]

The MAiZE at the Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island will celebrate 70 years of The Peanuts comic strip with an eight-acre corn maize featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Sally. The MAiZE is open daily through Oct. 31. September hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]

Gamers are invited to explore the Camas Public Library's collection of tabletop role-playing games from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 28 and meet other tabletop role-playing enthusiasts. Games include Follow, Fiasco, Wanderhome, The Quiet Year, Dungeons and Dragons, BFF and Ghost Court.

Attend the family-friendly Camas-Washougal Fire Department Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at Station 42, 4321 N.W. Parker St., Camas. The open house will include live kitchen fire demonstrations, a house fire simulation with sprinkler demonstration, a vehicle extrication demonstration, and Clark County Sheriff's K9 unit exhibition. Local agencies and businesses […]

The Japanese Garden will host an exhibit exhibition, Kintsugi: The Restorative Art of Naoko Fukumaru, through Jan. 27.  Kintsugi is a Japanese artform that takes broken items such as ceramics and mends them with lacquer dusted with powdered gold. This exhibit will explore themes of healing through the artwork of kintsugi artist and master conservator Naoko […]

The Camas Public Library and Naturalist Rebecca Lexa will host two nature walks in September. For the first walk, attendees will meet at Lacamas Regional Park for an evening walk. Event will start at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12. For the second walk, attendees will meet at the Camas Public Library for a morning, urban nature […]

Art at the CAVE's September exhibit is "Absolutely Abstract," a truly abstract exhibit featuring the abstract work of 25 artists in a variety of sizes and mediums from fiber to foam. Attend the Artist Talk at 1 p.m. Sept. 21 to hear from the artists first-hand. Regular gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]

The North Clark Historical Museum is hosting an Open House from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 28 at 21416 N.E. 299th St., Amboy. Admission is free. Learn about Amos Ball, the Amboy School, and Native Americans. Check out the music corner and view the exhibits on early pioneer life. The basement has more exhibits on […]

Attend the Camas-Washougal Harvest Fest, a family-friendly autumn festival with activities, live music, food vendors and an adult beverage garden. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Sept. 27 and noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 28 at Marina Park, 24 S. A St., Washougal. Hear music by The Eagles' tribute band Eagle Eyes, Camas-based Cadillacs for […]

The Cedar Creek Grist Mill, one of the only remaining water-powered grist mills in the United States, is hosting Treat Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 28 at 43907 N.E. Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Enjoy cornbread made with fruit jam, hot peppers, bacon, cheese or herbs from flour ground at the mill. Admission and […]

Columbia Play Project and The Historic Trust will host a free Fall Play Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Artillery Barracks at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 600 Hatheway Road, Vancouver. Enjoy family-friendly games and glow-in-the-dark giveaways. Learn more at columbiaplayproject.org.

Autumn Leaf Books, 334 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, presents "Amazing Apples" at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 28. Nutritional heath coach Jenn Reznick from Natural Grocers will be in the bookstore to talk about all things related to apples. All ages are welcome. Kids can enjoy apple snacks and apple crafts.

Love Street Playhouse presents "The Spitfire Grill," playing at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, from Sept. 6 to 29. Single tickets to this musical based on the 1996 film by Lee David Zlotoff are $35 at www.lovestreetplayhouse.com or 800-966-8865. The plot centers on Percy Talbott, a young woman recently released from prison who seeks a fresh start in […]

VanCity Ballroom offers a beginners' lesson and social dancing at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 9212 N.E. Hwy 99. The 45 minute lesson begins at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing […]

Battle Ground Community United Methodist Church, 10300 N.E. 199th St., Battle Ground, will host the third annual Music Fest featuring Misty Mamas at 7 p.m. Sept. 28. Admission is suggested donation of $20 and a canned food item. Proceeds will benefit the North County Community Food Bank. The Misty Mamas are known for their blend […]

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.E. 139th St. in Salmon Creek, at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 and 3 p.m. Sept. 29 to kick off its 2024/25 season. Conductor Salvador Brotons will return to the podium for his 34th season and lead the orchestra and the Spanish Brass in his own […]

The Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Murdered to Death," a spoof of the best of Agatha Christie traditions, running Sept. 27-Oct. 13. This play, set in an English manor in the 1930s, follows a host of quirky characters entangled in a whirlwind of misunderstandings and misadventures. Tickets are $25 if purchased at www.magentatheater.com or […]